Last Updated: October 12, 2026 08:10 PM
A rumour about an upcoming home series spread quickly among cricket fans. The cricket board has now responded clearly to that rumour.
What The BCCI Said
The BCCI has denied reports about shifting IND vs SL ODI out of Delhi. The reports claimed the first ODI against Sri Lanka would move to Ahmedabad. The statement came after the reports raised concern among fans. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said those reports were not accurate.
He confirmed that the board has made no decision to move the match. According to the board, there was no discussion about changing the venue. This clear statement should end the guessing among many fans now.
“Reports suggesting that the India–Sri Lanka ODI match scheduled in Delhi may be shifted to Ahmedabad are not accurate. There has been no such decision by the BCCI,” Saikia said.
Why The Rumour Started
Reports about construction work at Arun Jaitley Stadium raised some questions. Fans wondered whether the venue would be ready for an international match. Construction work at any ground can raise fair questions about readiness.
Those worries led to talk about shifting IND vs SL ODI out of Delhi. Saikia explained that the board allocates bilateral matches by its established policy.
The BCCI follows this standard policy for every bilateral series. A bilateral series simply means two teams play against each other.
India vs Sri Lanka 2026 – Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2026 (Sunday) | 1st ODI | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 2:00 PM |
| December 16, 2026 (Wednesday) | 2nd ODI | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2:00 PM |
| December 19, 2026 (Saturday) | 3rd ODI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2:00 PM |
| December 22, 2026 (Tuesday) | 1st T20I | Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Rajkot | 7:00 PM |
| December 24, 2026 (Thursday) | 2nd T20I | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 7:00 PM |
| December 27, 2026 (Sunday) | 3rd T20I | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 7:00 PM |
The first ODI remains scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Delhi. It will start at 2:00 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Ahmedabad will host the third and final ODI on December 19, 2026.
That final match will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sri Lanka’s white-ball tour runs from December 13 to December 27. It includes three ODIs and three T20Is for fans to enjoy. The tour begins on the same day as the Delhi ODI.
What Fans Should Know
Fans should rely on official statements for news about venues. This report uses the BCCI’s statement and the confirmed schedule. Shifting IND vs SL ODI out of Delhi remains only a rumour for now. The BCCI has said no discussion took place on the change.
The first ODI remains on its original schedule until the board says otherwise. Ahmedabad already has its own ODI to host later in the tour. Fans in Delhi can plan to watch the first match at their home ground.
Always check the board’s official channels before trusting venue claims. We will update this story if the board announces any change.
